The Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland & Labrador (PLIAN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization and registered charity dedicated to educating Newfoundlanders and Labradorians about the law with the goal of improving access to justice. We are the designated provider of legal education and information for Newfoundland and Labrador and a member of the Canadian Association for Public Legal Education (PLEEA). PLIAN is funded by the Government of Canada, the Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, with materials and projects funded by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and a number of other sources. Organizations have been formed in every province in Canada to provide important legal information to the public. These not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations believe that Canadians cannot fully exercise their rights if they do not know and understand the laws and the judicial system that affect them. Facilitating access to information about the law is essential to a fair justice system. The main objective of public law education and information bodies (EPJP) is to create an informed population that is knowledgeable about the law, is able to recognize and exercise its legal rights, fulfill its legal obligations and fulfill its duties as participants in a democratic society. Community Legal Education Association of Manitoba 205 – 414 Graham Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L8 Telephone: (204) 943-2382 Fax: (204) 943-3600 Email: info@communitylegal.mb.ca Website: www.communitylegal.mb.ca Provision of public legal education and information services to improve access to justice; A resource accessible to all members of society who need information on the law, legal procedures and the administration of justice. Nova Scotia Legal Information Society 5523 Young Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 1Z7 Telephone: (902) 454-2198 Fax: (902) 455-3105 Legal Information Line: 1 (800) 665-9779 or (902) 455-3135 Email: lisns@attcanada.ca Website: www.legalinfo.org Through these meetings, PLIAN is able to inform the public about certain legal issues. Topics of interest include family law, juvenile justice issues, wills and estates, and other legal topics. PLIAN also aims to educate the province`s youth through a variety of methods. School visits allow PLIAN to talk about legal issues relevant to youth, encourage students to learn about the law, and raise awareness of legal careers. Please contact us to request a visit to your school.

A website with links to laws, courts, court decisions and other legal information across Canada. Each organization listed below establishes its own mandate, objectives and means of providing information. In general, organizations in Prince Edward Island provide information on legislation specific to the province or territory in which they operate. For legal information relevant to your situation, you can contact the Prince Edward Island agency in your province or region. Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan 500-333 25th St E Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0L4 Telephone: (306) 653-1868 Fax: (306) 653-1869 Email: plea@plea.org Website: www.plea.org Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5H1 Phone: (506) 453-5369 Fax. (506) 462-5193 Email: pleisnb@web.ca Website: www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca Yukon Public Legal Education Association P.C. 2799 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5K4 Telephone: (867) 668-5297 Toll Free: (866) 667-4305 Email: legalinfo@yplea.com Website: www.yplea.com PLIAN operates a legal information line and lawyer placement service, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newfoundland time or 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Atlantic Time. Through the Legal Information Line, clients can get general legal information and help navigating the legal system. As part of the Legal Information Line, PLIAN`s Lawyer Referral Service offers referrals to participating lawyers. Lawyers who sign up for this service agree to offer an initial 30-minute consultation at a cost of $40 (taxes included). PLIAN is the Newfoundland component of the Canadian Association for Public Legal Education (PLEEA). This national association is a network of legal training companies. The Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PLIAN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with general information and education about the law to improve access to justice. Our services include a legal information line and lawyer referral service, distribution of plain language legal publications, and plain language presentations on a variety of legal topics in Newfoundland and Labrador. To contact the Legal Information Line and Lawyer Referral Service, contact PLIAN at 1-888-660-7788/709-722-2643 or email us at info@publiclegalinfo.com or a2j@publiclegalinfo.com.

The People`s Law School 150-900 Howe Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2M4 Telephone: (604) 331-5400 Fax: (604) 331-5401 Email: staff@publiclegaled.bc.ca Website: www.publiclegaled.bc.ca Therefore, these organizations have set themselves the goal of educating and informing Canadians about the law and the legal system. The Canadian Bar Association fully supports these organizations and their contribution. They provide public legal education and information services with the aim of improving access to justice. PLIAN regularly publishes publications in many areas of law. PLIAN distributes copies of its publications throughout the province, where deliveries permit. We have also translated a number of our publications into French, Innu Aimun and Inuktitut to make them more accessible to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Labrador clients can also access the Legal Information Line and Lawyer Referral Service through our Labrador office at 709-896-5235 or labrador@publiclegalinfo.com. The goal of the mandatory CPD program is to provide high-quality legal education programs that help our members stay current and competent. Newfoundland and Labrador lawyers remain enthusiastic and interested in professional development and continue to support our program through their excellent participation, positive feedback and suggestions for future programs. We will continue to offer relevant, practical and useful programs for the benefit of our members.

Please note that these organizations do not provide legal advice or assistance. Their purpose is only to educate and educate Canadians about the law and the legal system. Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland 291-293, rue Water, bureau 301, rue.